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RL03 SWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,343 mi
Last recorded39,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 39,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 38,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 38,731 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,888 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level fine (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,103 miles

some wear to all brake pads

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,989 miles

some wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,265 miles

info light on at dash

some wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,520 miles

some wear to front brake discs and pads.

Pass 9 May 2011 23,178 miles

some wear to edges of front tyres.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,991 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,474 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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RL03 SWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 SWX registered?

RL03 SWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RL03 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 SWX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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